Ghost Kato Pro 29 AL

The “Kato Pro 29 AL” model from the “Ghost” brand, released in 2023, is a high-quality mountain bike priced at 1,049 EUR. The bike’s frame is made of aluminium and is designated ALUMINIUM KATO AL. The maximum load capacity is 120 kg, whilst the bike itself weighs 14 kg.

The Kato Pro 29 AL’s braking system comprises Shimano BRMT200 180 mm disc brakes and Shimano BLMT200 brake levers. The front brake disc is a Shimano SMRT10 with a diameter of 180 mm. The gear system is a Shimano Deore RDM6100, which has 12 speeds. The Rock Shox Judy TK R fork, with 100 mm of travel, provides additional stability and comfort.

The bottom bracket is a Shimano BB52 BSA, and the crankset consists of a Shimano FCMT510 with 32 teeth. The cassette is a Shimano Deore CSM6100 with a range of 10–51 teeth, and power is transmitted via a Shimano Deore CNM6100 chain.

The handlebars are Ground Fiftyone with a diameter of 31.8 mm and a width that varies depending on frame size: 700 mm (XS), 720 mm (S), 740 mm (ML) and 760 mm (XL). The grips are MTB Grip models, and the stem is also a Ground Fiftyone with a diameter of 31.8 mm, a length of 50 mm and an angle of 9 degrees. The handlebars have a width of 760 mm in size XL.

The spokes are DT Swiss 2.0, and both the front and rear rims are Rodi Excalibur XC19. The tyres are Schwalbe Smart Sam models in size 29x2.25, both front and rear. The front hub is a Shimano HBTX505 QR with a width of 100 mm, whilst the rear hub is a Shimano FHMT401 QR with a width of 135 mm.

The saddle is a Selle Italia XBase, and the seatpost is a GHOST SP DC1 with a diameter of 30.9 mm. The seat clamp is a GHOST XC 68 with a diameter of 34.9 mm.

The frame geometry comprises a reach of 443 mm, a stack of 641 mm, a seat tube length of 520 mm and a top tube length of 635 mm. The head tube angle is 68 degrees and the seat tube angle is 74 degrees. The head tube is 135 mm long, the chainstay length is 450 mm, the bottom bracket drop is 60 mm and the standover height is 780 mm. The crank length is 175 mm and the wheelbase measures 1175 mm in total.

Overall, the “Kato Pro 29 AL” from Ghost offers robust and reliable specifications that are suitable for both beginners and advanced mountain bikers.